Bristol · 23–27 September 2026
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Where Do Short Films Sit in 2026?

Where Do Short Films Sit in 2026?

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Wednesday, 23 September 2026 · at 16:30 · Waterside 3

Head of Bristol Film School, Freya Billington chairs a panel of filmmakers discussing their different approaches to working within and adapting to the changing short film landscape. Looking at how storytelling has changed (remained the same?) whilst formal, exhibition and distribution aspects are endless evolving with regard to traditional short film production, serial vertical drama and narrative brand content. In a time when the accessibility of kit and software makes the process arguably more democratic it has ever been, how do you work out where your film sits and then find it an audience.

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